Walking and simple standing movement move blood out of the lower legs. Witch Hazel and White Oak tighten the surface tissues those veins sit under. The two approaches are different jobs that often meet in the same place—uncomfortable legs, mild varicose appearance, or the itch and swelling that can come with hemorrhoids. One is mechanical. The other is local and astringent.

Your skin is the largest eliminative pathway you have. When you have break outs of any kind this is one signal of many, that your body is removing toxins and wastes from your other systems. You can encourage and assist in many ways. Diaphoretic herbs , Antibacterial herbs, Anti Fungal herbs, Liver and Kidney Supportive herbs, Epsom Salts used in hot baths, Sitz baths or as warm compresses can greatly assist.